Posts by The Times of Noblesville
Purdue hoops flying high atop the national scene
A week later than the historical moment should have taken place, Purdue ascended to the top of The Associated Press men’s college basketball rankings for the first time Monday. For 379 appearances in the AP Top 25, Purdue had been ranked no higher than No. 2. The mantle of “best” team never to be rated…
Read MoreCome out, enjoy our NHS All Choir Holiday Concerts
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Yuletide carols being sung by a choir. These are the lyrics to one of my favorite Christmas songs, which is actually called “The Christmas Song,” written by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé and first recorded 75 years ago by the Nat King Cole…
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Mayor Jensen awarded Global Statesman Award
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen was awarded the Global Statesman Award by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition at its annual Tribute Celebration. “I am greatly honored to be included in this list of mayors and thank the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for this recognition,” said Jensen. “Noblesville is home to many international companies and residents, and…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 9, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:58 a.m. SET: 5:22 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 48 °F Low: 25 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Christmas Card Day • National Llama Day What Happened On This Day • 1979 Smallpox declared eradicated • 1965 Charlie Brown Christmas makes airs for the first time on television Births On This Day • 1608…
Read MoreStand up, salute, or whatever you want . . . but do something
I remember when I was a senior at Noblesville, the English department added a few different courses – one of which was philosophy. I liked pondering the big questions – like Bill Cosby’s query, why is there air – so I signed up. Jim Bray taught the class. That experience led to some great arguments…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Beware of Medicare and ACA cons during special enrollment period
The coronavirus pandemic left many Americans unemployed — and uninsured. To give people a chance to sign up for health care coverage, the U.S. federal government has opened Medicare.gov from Oct. 15, 2021 – Dec. 7, 2021. Healthcare.gov is open from Nov. 1, 2021 to Jan. 15, 2022. Unfortunately, scammers often see open enrollments as…
Read MoreExcel Center honors grads at winter ceremony
The Excel Center, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults (16 years and older) who want to earn a Core 40 diploma, will celebrate its newest cohort of graduates at its winter ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 16. According to the U.S. Census, nearly 10,000 Hamilton County residents 18 years and older lack a high school diploma,…
Read MoreCarmel students take five top spots in Spartan Smash esports tourney
More than 100 high school students from 16 high schools took part in the 2021 Manchester University Spartan Smash invitational on Saturday, Nov. 20. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament for scholarships and bragging rights was on the North Manchester, Indiana, campus. The top eight players are eligible for a $3,000 esports scholarship award to…
Read MoreCenter for the Performing Arts adds second show for Croce Plays Croce
Due to popular demand, the Center for the Performing Arts has added a second performance when Croce Plays Croce comes to the Tarkington on March 19. The production features singer-songwriter A.J. Croce paying tribute to his late father, Jim Croce, a folk-pop singer who died in a 1973 plane crash while his star was still…
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